Countertop Shop Foreman

Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:

• We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time.
• For our fifth consecutive year, we ranked in Idaho's Top 10 Best Places to Work.
• Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
• We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with supplying materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
• Our company is full of outstanding people who have worked for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
• We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significant tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
• Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.

Primary purpose: Lead the fabrication process and team through production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shop foreman: Manage all aspects of the production process to produce top quality products for our customers. Cultivate and foster a culture of teamwork and camaraderie based on trust and mutual respect. Assist the manager in acquiring, training, and retaining team members. Maintain the highest of Franklin and the department manager’s standards.
• Safety and Quality: Prioritize safety and quality throughout the production process.
• Collaboration: Working with the department manager to establish processes and standards which will result in a positive team environment and the highest quality products for our customers. Work with assigned team members to create best practices and procedures to obtain desired results. Collaborate with peers, other department leads and management to build a team and culture centered on pursuit of excellence.
• Feedback: Solicit and accept feedback from peers, other department leads and management with the goal of becoming a better leader.
• Label Interpretation: Understand and interpret labels relating to the material being fabricated.
• Documentation: Review job documentation, gain clarity from the programmer if necessary, and verify job documentation is completed post fabrication completion.
• Proactive Communication: Keep the department manager informed of any issues or concerns relating to assigned team members, equipment, or processes. Actively communicate with assigned team members
• Tool Knowledge: Knowledgeable and proficient in the tooling needed for fabrication, operating them correctly and safely.
• Tool and Environment Maintenance: Maintain tools and work environment in a safe and clean manner, minimizing disturbances to other areas.
• Punctuality: Arrive at work on time every day.
• Communication Skills: Communicate openly and clearly with team members and management.
• Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive attitude, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve with minimal supervision.
• Judgment Skills: Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability: Be adaptable, able to modify planned daily schedules for unplanned urgencies.
• Goal Setting and Achievement: Effectively set and achieve goals, demonstrating a proactive and goal-oriented mindset.
• Pressure Handling: Thrive under pressure and adeptly juggle multiple tasks with finesse.
• Quality Standards: Assess and approve all material quality to the highest of Franklin standards prior to installation.
• Training: Mentor current and new team members in fabrication knowledge, procedures, and standards with professionalism.
• Accountability: holding team members accountable for job assignments, time management, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Driver’s License: Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Tape Measure: Proficient in reading a tape measure.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor to positively represent the company.
• Team Player: Be a team player, contributing to all areas as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Pay great attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
• Communication Skills: Be approachable, a good listener, and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability: Able to modify planned daily schedules for unplanned urgencies.
• Strategic Thinking: Be a thinker, planner, and visionary.
• Goal Achievement: Effective at setting and achieving goals.
• Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds

Strongly Preferred:

• Countertop Fabrication Experience: Previous experience in countertop fabrication is strongly preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft Office products for administrative tasks.
• Construction Background: Background in residential and commercial construction & remodels is strongly preferred.